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Ben Sira 26:3
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A good wife is a good portion, she shall be given in the portion of them that fear God, to a man for his good deeds.
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HAPPY is the husband of a good wife: for the number of his years is double.
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A virtuous woman rejoiceth her husband: and shall fulfil the years of his life in peace.
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A good wife is a good portion, she shall be given in the portion of them that fear God, to a man for his good deeds.
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Rich or poor, if his heart is good, his countenance shall be cheerful at all times.
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Of three things my heart hath been afraid, and at the fourth my face hath trembled:
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